Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $188.73 | 6.278% | $200.5785 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $189.88 | 3.282% | $196.1119 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.30 | 10.358% | $272.9153 | $272.92 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
Purchase #4 | $241.61 | 4.867% | $253.3692 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 4.196% | $257.0307 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #6 | $179.69 | 12.426% | $202.0183 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.52 | 5.657% | $186.5057 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,470.41 | $1,568.5296 | $1,568.54 | $1,568.50 | $1,568.50 |